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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iraq: Yazidis

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current condition of the Yazidi community in Iraq; what steps they are taking to assist the Yazidi community; and what assessment they have made of how such assistance will be affected by the cuts to the Official Development Assistance, and of the impact on the Yazidi community.

Answer

The UK remains committed to the Yazidi community's safety and security, recognising the hardships and persecution they have endured. Reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) is a difficult, but necessary decision. However, the Building Peace and Security in Iraq programme will continue facilitating the return and reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons, including Yazidis. We also continue to advocate with Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government on stability, security and governance in Sinjar.

Prior to this year, the UK also funded Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking programmes. These programmes strengthened government and civil organisation capacity to advance transitional justice mechanisms, and support survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7110
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Development aid Iraq Yazidis
Link
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